Ford Mustang

G Force Performance Adds an Impressive Group of Products First Quarter 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

WADSWORTH, Ohio, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- G Force Performance Products, a trusted source of aftermarket automotive components, announced the addition of several notable products to its lineup for the first quarter of 2024.

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  • G Force Performance Products, a trusted source for aftermarket automotive components, announced the addition of several notable products to its lineup for the first quarter of 2024.
  • WADSWORTH, Ohio, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- G Force Performance Products , a trusted source of aftermarket automotive components, announced the addition of several notable products to its lineup for the first quarter of 2024.
  • G Force is constantly improving and adding to our product line to make upgrading car and truck performance faster, easier, and more satisfying for the enthusiast.
  • For more information, please visit G Force Performance Products' official website at crossmembers.com.

First partial driving automation safeguard ratings show industry has work to do

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

“We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said.

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  • “We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said.
  • The GMC Sierra and Nissan Ariya are both available with partial automation systems that earn marginal ratings.
  • “Some drivers may feel that partial automation makes long drives easier, but there is little evidence it makes driving safer,” Harkey said.
  • “These results are worrying, considering how quickly vehicles with these partial automation systems are hitting our roadways,” Harkey said.

2024 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CONTINUED STRONG PRESENCE FOR 116TH EDITION

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Chicago Auto Show came to a successful close on Monday, Feb. 19, after a 10-day run at McCormick Place.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Chicago Auto Show came to a successful close on Monday, Feb. 19, after a 10-day run at McCormick Place.
  • The 116th edition of the show welcomed nearly 260,000 guests to experience the latest cars, trucks and SUVs, automotive technology and electric vehicles.
  • Lucid and Tesla both made a first-time Chicago Auto Show debut and Mazda returned, courtesy of Napleton Auto Group.
  • "We're hopeful this was a one-year decision, and that Stellantis brands will return to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show," said 2024 Chicago Auto Show Chairman JC Phelan.

MotorWeek’s 2024 Drivers’ Choice Awards Best of the Year: Ford Mustang

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

OWINGS MILLS, MD, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With legendary style, power, and fun, but still with everyday usability, the Ford Mustang has earned MotorWeek’s 2024 Best of the Year as part of the TV series’ annual Drivers’ Choice Awards.

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  • OWINGS MILLS, MD, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With legendary style, power, and fun, but still with everyday usability, the Ford Mustang has earned MotorWeek’s 2024 Best of the Year as part of the TV series’ annual Drivers’ Choice Awards.
  • The Drivers’ Choice Awards digital ceremony can be viewed at MotorWeek.org and on MotorWeek’s YouTube channel .
  • While this seventh-generation Mustang is evolutionary, in its 60th-anniversary year,  it remains America’s original, and now the last remaining “pony” car.
  • “The 2024 Mustang pays homage to the past with design cues that keep America’s favorite pony car aesthetics intact.

GOODYEAR INTRODUCES GOODYEAR® ELECTRICDRIVE™ 2 WITH ELEVATED PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES® 2024, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) unveiled the latest tire in the ElectricDrive™ family: The Goodyear® ElectricDrive™ 2, an all-season electric vehicle (EV) tire enhanced with sustainable materials1, improved rolling resistance2 and long-lasting tread life to maximize drivers' EV performance. The new ElectricDrive™ 2 is the latest step in Goodyear's sustainability maturity and contains at least 50% sustainable materials per tire by weight1, 3. 

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  • The new ElectricDrive™ 2 is the latest step in Goodyear's sustainability maturity and contains at least 50% sustainable materials per tire by weight1, 3.
  • According to recent consumer EV research conducted by Goodyear4, maintaining a quiet ride and wet road performance are the top two features that EV owners look for when considering a tire.
  • The ElectricDrive™ 2 was designed with at least 50% sustainable materials, a focus on providing greater traction and maintaining a quiet ride."
  • For more information about the ElectricDrive™ 2, please visit www.goodyear.com or contact your local Goodyear authorized dealer.

New Data Shows Winter EV Range Varies by Vehicle Brand and Age

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .
  • The analysis includes range data from over 10,000 vehicles in the Recurrent community across the United States, as well as tens of thousands of data points from on-board devices that provide data on energy usage.
  • Key findings and new data are:
    Heat pump technology emerges as a significant factor in extending EV range, even in temperatures as low as 14°F.
  • Audi e-tron distinguishes itself as a winter leader by experiencing the least range drop in cold conditions.

Used Car Market Undergoing Transition from Volatility to Stability, According to Edmunds’ Q3 Used Vehicle Report

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Monday, November 13, 2023

“Q3 showed signs of a return to normalcy in the used car market, albeit at still-elevated prices,” said Ivan Drury, Edmunds’ director of insights.

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  • “Q3 showed signs of a return to normalcy in the used car market, albeit at still-elevated prices,” said Ivan Drury, Edmunds’ director of insights.
  • No trend marks the return to normalcy in the used car market more clearly than used pricing sitting properly below new values.
  • Improved inventory in the new-car market has resulted in downward pressure in the used market,  leaving the average price for 3-year-old and newer used vehicles $13,686 below the new -car industry average price in Q3 2023.
  • “Anyone attempting to compare today’s used car market to the ‘Before Times’ will likely wince at current values, but stability is nonetheless an encouraging sign,” Drury said.

Autoblog announces Mercedes-Benz Dolby Atmos sound system as its 2023 Technology of the Year

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Autoblog announces its 2023 Technology of the Year Award, honoring the Mercedes-Benz Dolby Atmos audio.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Autoblog announces its 2023 Technology of the Year Award, honoring the Mercedes-Benz Dolby Atmos audio.
  • "The silky sound of the Mercedes-Benz Dolby Atmos system enhances the in-car experience and is a signpost for the future of car audio," Autoblog Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore said.
  • "Mercedes and Dolby have created a system that makes listening to music more immersive and deeply satisfying.
  • More than just a flashy sound system in an expensive car, Mercedes Dolby Atmos is what music should sound like in cars of the future."

Bridgestone Teams Up with Dustin Williams at SEMA to Feature Potenza RE-71RS Tires on Four Custom Builds

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced it has teamed up with automotive YouTuber and Instagram star Dustin Williams on four custom car builds that will be equipped with and feature Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tires at the 2023 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2023.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced it has teamed up with automotive YouTuber and Instagram star Dustin Williams on four custom car builds that will be equipped with and feature Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tires at the 2023 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2023.
  • This custom build features:
    The 2023 Nissan Z will be on display at booth #21451 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • The Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tire is available in 38 sizes from 15 to 20-inch rim diameters in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
  • 1 Comparison based on the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tires vs. the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R tires from internal testing.

Holley’s New Market Segment Strategy Takes Center Stage at SEMA 2023

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

“Holley’s 2023 SEMA presence reflects the company’s ongoing expansion and evolution to serve a broader set of enthusiast customers,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Holley.

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  • “Holley’s 2023 SEMA presence reflects the company’s ongoing expansion and evolution to serve a broader set of enthusiast customers,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Holley.
  • Launched in July 2023, Sniper 2 is the latest offering in the company’s large and fast-growing Sniper product line.
  • Other aftermarket solutions on display in Holley’s SEMA showcase space include:
    Superchips Pulsar XT wireless Bluetooth tuner, engineered for late model truck applications including the 2023 Ford Bronco.
  • SEMA 2023 will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 31-November 3, 2023.